'Sparky Mix' French Marigold is an annual flower known for its vibrant, double-blossom flowers in a mix of yellow, orange, red, and mahogany colors. Their small size make them a great pick for container gardening.
Appearance: Mounding, compact plant, with flowers typically reaching 2-3 inches across, with wide, wavy petals.
Growing Conditions: They are easy to grow and thrive in full sun conditions, making them a popular choice for novice gardeners or children's gardens.
Pest Deterrent: Marigolds are widely used as a companion plant in vegetable gardens because their strong fragrance is believed to deter harmful insects and control nematodes.
Pollinators: Great for attracting beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
1g. seed packet (approx. 150 seeds)
Packaged in 4”x6” brown kraft paper envelope, with planting info/qr code on back.
Common Name: French Marigold ‘Sparky Mix’
Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA zones: 1-10
Bloom season: Summer - Fall
Color: mix of yellows/oranges/reds
Height: about 12”
Exposure: Full Sun
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6"
'Sparky Mix' French Marigold is an annual flower known for its vibrant, double-blossom flowers in a mix of yellow, orange, red, and mahogany colors. Their small size make them a great pick for container gardening.
Appearance: Mounding, compact plant, with flowers typically reaching 2-3 inches across, with wide, wavy petals.
Growing Conditions: They are easy to grow and thrive in full sun conditions, making them a popular choice for novice gardeners or children's gardens.
Pest Deterrent: Marigolds are widely used as a companion plant in vegetable gardens because their strong fragrance is believed to deter harmful insects and control nematodes.
Pollinators: Great for attracting beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
1g. seed packet (approx. 150 seeds)
Packaged in 4”x6” brown kraft paper envelope, with planting info/qr code on back.
Common Name: French Marigold ‘Sparky Mix’
Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA zones: 1-10
Bloom season: Summer - Fall
Color: mix of yellows/oranges/reds
Height: about 12”
Exposure: Full Sun
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6"
